Refreshing Islamic Phrases for Daily Use

Islamic Phrases for Daily Use
The following are some of the phrases that are in everyday usage. Try to use them more often to increase in your remembrance of Allah. And when you use these phrases, remember the meaning–don’t just say it!

When Used​

Arabic Term​

Translation​

When starting to do something​

Bismillah​

In the name of Allah​

When greeting or parting from someone​

Assalamu-Alaikum​

Peace be unto you​

When replying to a greeting​

Wa alaikum-us-Salaam​

And unto you be peace​

When intending to do something​

Inshallah​

If Allah wills​

When something is being praised​

Subhaan-Allah​

Glory be to Allah​

When in pain and distress​

Ya-Allah​

O Allah!​

When expressing appreciation​

Mashallah​

Whatever Allah wills​

When thanking someone​

Jaza-kum-ullahu khayr​

May Allah reward you with goodness​

When awakening from sleep​

La-Ilaha-Illallah​

There is no God but Allah​

When taking an oath​

Wallahi or Bellah​

By Allah​

When sneezing​

Alhamdulillah​

All praise is due to Allah​

When someone else sneezes​

Yar-Hamokumullah​

Allah have Mercy on you​

When repenting of a sin​

Astagh-Firullah​

I seek Allah’s forgiveness​

When giving to charity​

Fi-Sabi-Lillah​

In the path of Allah​

When having love for someone​

Lihub-Allah​

For the love of Allah​

When getting married​

Amantu-Billah​

I believe in Allah​

When a problem appears​

Tawakkaltu-’ala-llah​

I trust in Allah​

When unpleasantness occurs​

Na-Uthu-Billah​

We seek refuge in Allah​

When pleasantness appears​

Fata-Barak-Allah​

May Allah bless you​

When participating in prayer​

Ameen​

Let it be so​

When news of a death is received​

Inna-Lillahi Wa-Inna Ilahi Rajioon​

From Allah we came and to Him is our eventual retu​